Built extra burly for stomping the heaviest lines, freeride skis carry a bit more weight. But in exchange, you will generally get bomber-like construction and a ski with a stiffer flex pattern.
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When most of your time is spent earning your turns, many alpine touring skis are turning to carbon to shave grams for the uphill while still providing wider and stiffer skis that perform well on the downhill laps.
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Nothing beats good avalanche training. And the first thing your level 1 Avalanche cert instructor will say is you need an avalanche beacon, a shovel, and a probe. You can go super simple, or more advanced. But most important is to train with your gear often, so that it's second-nature for you in an emergency.
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Backcountry skiers have a thing for great climbing skins. But if you're new to this game then please remember: before you're messing with them in the early dawn hours you should have trimmed them, gotten comfortable with their operation, and have broken in the adhesive. Your impatient ski partners will thank you.
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Layer up from base to puffy to shell with materials that move with you, and have a modern cut. The best items are versatile for use in the mountains and work for daily wear. With the right down jackets and weatherproof shells, you can be on the mountain at 5am and at the office by 9am without too much hassle.
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